Defense
Armed Militias Won’t Stop After Charlottesville, and That Worries Law Enforcement
The presence of armed, right-wing militia at political events is becoming more common.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Demise of Trump's Manufacturing Council
Adding to a rough week, the president disbanded his advisory council.
Route Fifty
Solar Eclipse Will Test Stability of California’s Power Grid
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Oregon city asks people not to use eclipse glasses it gave away; Boston police praised for keeping the peace; and an Idaho lawmaker says an Obama plot for Charlottesville violence is “completely plausible.”
Management
You Might Be Working Yourself to Death (Really)
The combination of a high-stress job and low control over how work gets done may lead to an early grave, experts warn.
Management
Trump and Obama Have One Surprising Thing in Common – The Words They Use
Eloquent Obama and bombastic Trump certainly have different speaking styles. But a big data analysis of their speeches also shows a surprising commonality.
Route Fifty
Mayors Join With the Anti-Defamation League in Effort to Combat White Supremacy
Mayors say Charlottesville was a “clarion call to create stronger cultures of kindness and compassion in all of our communities.”
Management
Tillerson Announces Minority Hiring Initiative at State
Each ambassadorial position would require at least one minority candidate to be considered.
Oversight
How to Enjoy the Eclipse Without Frying Your Eyes
Some tips from NASA and other federal agencies to help you make the most of the rare solar event.
Oversight
Watchdog Doesn't Know How White House Determines Who Gets Ethics Waivers
Waivers allow staff to weigh in on issues they worked on for former employers and clients.
Defense
What Should Trump Do in Afghanistan?
"It’s unfortunate that the strategy review has taken so long and now has become involved in a political debate over what America’s role in the world should be."
Pay & Benefits
Senator Reignites Discussion of Obamacare Exemption for Congress
Letter requests information on OPM rule allowing lawmakers and staff to buy insurance on small business exchange and receive an employer contribution.
Management
Bannon's Exit Leaves Trump Untethered
As the president cuts ties with establishment staffers, and forces out his populist firebrand, what’s left of Trumpism other than white identity politics?
Management
Managing Your Career in the Trump Era
Do you feel like you are making a difference or are you just trying to survive?
Nextgov
Trump Order Elevates Cyber Command
CYBERCOM is now a full combatant command rather than a sub-unified command beneath U.S. Strategic Command.
Oversight
Trump Has His 20th 'Worst Week' Out of 30 in Office
For journalists, the sky is falling as the president’s performance goes from bad to worse.
Nextgov
Can Virtual Reality Be Used to Simulate and Treat Depression?
The National Institutes of Health are looking for small businesses to furnish the virtual reality technology.
Management
What Kind of Monuments Does President Trump Value?
He’s spoken in support of Confederate statues while threatening to undo as many as 40 conservation parks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President Loves Beautiful Confederate Statues
Donald Trump tweeted more of his thoughts on Confederate monuments.
Route Fifty
More Good News for a Promising Earthquake Early-Warning Tool
Here’s what’s planned for the next phase of the ShakeAlert system that’s been under development on the West Coast.
Nextgov